Kurutto Odotte Hatsune Miku and Friends

A really cute CG video of Miku and Friends dancing, complete with the CaramellDansen craze at the end!

Nani's (Manchester United) Seal Dribble Versus Arsenal

Given United's dismal run in the past 2 matches prior to their FA Cup clash with Arsenal, I was initially apprehensive about the match. Thankfully, the team played unusually well and managed a 4 - 0 victory over their closest rivals.

A highlight of the match that I enjoyed was Nani's dribbling at one point in time, which was dubbed as showboating by some, but I personally felt that it was alright given that he had a marker closing in on him, and thus he did it in an attempt to retain possession.

Chrno Crusade : Saddest Anime ?

Having just finished Chrno Crusade, I am inclined to name it the saddest anime that I have seen so far. Although it is relatively old (2003), I found the ending pretty sad and touching.



Of course, others who do not understand the symbolism behind the finale or simply dislike the characters probably would not feel anything, yet being able to empathize with both Rosette and Chrno (especially Rosette), I have to admit that I actually teared. Thankfully, it appears that the manga version has a slightly better ending. (Spoilers below: Highlight to read at your own risk)

Firstly, Satella having to kill her sister whom she had been searching for over 10 years along with herself was slightly depressing, setting the tone for what was to come.

The last episode portrayed a really beautiful and touching death scene for both Rosette and Chrno . . . I think what really got to me was Rosette crying about wanting to live.

Of course, she had known throughout that she would die at some point, but realizing that the time was near would probably be enough to make anyone feel sad, especially one as young as Rosette who could have had so many things that she wanted to do, such as spending time with her brother whom she had been searching for almost all her life, as well as living together with Azmaria and the other sisters.

Yet towards the end of her final moments, she calms down and thanks Chrno, showing that she finally accepts her fate. I feel that this is pretty much still in line with her strong character personality that has been displayed throughout the series.

Yet another touching scene would be when Azmaria and the others found the bodies of Rosette and Chrno and cried. When Azmaria seemed almost on the verge of breaking down, she realized that both Rosette and Chrno probably spent the last few months living together knowing what was in store for them, yet able to go through each day with their usual happy selves and this perhaps brought her some form of courage and happiness too, enabling her to better accept their deaths.

Yes, I realized that it seems easier for me to tear during certain anime scenes compared to real life ones, considering the last time that I remember tearing during a life-action show would be during One Litre of Tears , whereas in anime it would be the conclusion of the Fuuko arc in Clannad, Loss of Going Merry in One Piece and Chidori's Death in Ayashi no Ceres. I probably felt sad during Elfen Lied too, though I can't remember if I did tear then.

Pretty strange huh ? Or perhaps, I am simply not watching enough live shows to find any that makes me feel sad enough to tear.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year to all Chinese out there celebrating the occasion! Personally, I haven't experienced any deviations from past CNY celebrations except for one of the Red Packets that I received due to its fairly unsual design compared to normal Red Packets.

Yes, it featured the anime Sousei no Aquarion! Perhaps it was only a matter of time before such packets started appearing, but since it was the first time that I've received one, it indeed felt slightly more special.